St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Shoreham-by-Sea

URN: 126041 • Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6PJ

Overview

Name
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Shoreham-by-Sea
URN
126041
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kate Crees (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Sullington Way, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6PJ

Summary

St Peter's Catholic Primary School, located in Shoreham-by-Sea, is a Voluntary Aided primary school that welcomes children of all faiths and backgrounds. As part of the Bosco Catholic Education Trust, the school is supported by the Diocese of Arundel & Brighton, which contributes to its building costs and governance. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing and positive environment, described by parents as a "village school in a busy town."

With a current enrolment of 197 pupils and a capacity of 210, St Peter's offers a broad and dynamic curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs and interests of its students. The school has consistently achieved high academic results, ranking in the top 3% of schools in the UK for progress in reading, writing, and maths at the end of Key Stage 2. St Peter's also emphasizes extracurricular activities, providing various clubs and sports, supported by specialist staff.

The school community is engaged and supportive, with positive feedback from both parents and pupils. St Peter's is committed to continuous improvement, having received a "Good" rating from Ofsted in 2018. The school encourages prospective families to visit and experience its welcoming atmosphere firsthand.

Key details

LA
West Sussex
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
197
Boys
105
Girls
92
FSM %
6.60
Open date
Close date
2022-09-30
Last Ofsted
2018-06-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 197 105 92 210 6.60
2024-09-11 197 105 92 210 6.60
2023-09-11 197 105 92 210 6.60
2022-09-11 197 105 92 210 6.60
2021-09-11 206 111 95 210 6.30
2020-09-11 205 111 94 210 4.90

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